Thanks PackardV8, you added some very good information that I didn't think of and O.D. thanks for David C. link, I had seen that before but forgot all about it. After reading it, I can say he's gone a lot deeper than I was thinking, but I will give it a try. Luckily my engine wasn't frozen, but very good point.
Wes

Dallas, sorry that's one of the bad things about dial-up, but I will see what I can do in the future.
One of the reasons I'm starting this Blog is because a few years back I was watching DIY as Mark Lambert showed how to go over a Packard and get it ready for the road. I know I don't have the nice garage he had, but I hope this shows some people any place will do. And also I plan on going into a little deeper in detail as I go over the car. So I am looking for help here to keep me doing things correct. Also if you see me doing something or know a better way, please let me know. I'm hoping to have these videos up and future hobbyist find this useful.
I have always heard to change the oil in an old car you need to drop the oil pan, easier said than done. But when you know what to expect it always makes the job so much easier. So that's what my next video will be. I guess this would be a good time to example why you had to drop the oil pan. It is my understanding, before detergent oil was made all of the heavy particles would fall to the the bottom of the pan where they would set until you cleaned the pan out. Now with detergent oil those particles are suspended in the oil and remove by the oil filter. How often should you clean out your pan with todays oil, I don't know but if you have never removed your pan, maybe you should.

It looks like it will take me about three or four videos, so as I go keep me on track.
Here's the start of the oil change:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uyrBl3oq0I

Oops! The wheels are turned just so slightly, as I look closer. My Bad.

Well I'm ready to jump into the deep end of the pool and start a blog, hoping this will keep me going on getting this Packard back on the road. I am the third owner of this car, First owner was a Mr. Flagg, the second owner was Mr. Saltz. Mr. Saltz had the right front fender replaced since it had been damaged and he was able to get a new fender at the time. Also at that time I think he had the whole car repainted. Now the paint is coming off in big flakes, so it will need a new paint job in the future, but for now I just want to get it road worthy.
Since the car has sat idle in my garage for the pass five years and over ten in his garage, I figured this would be a good time to go over all the mechanics of this car. I was also thinking this would be a good time to record on video all my steps, so if anyone finds them self in this situation maybe they will find this very helpful. And at the same time if I am doing something wrong, someone out can tell me and I can fix it before I cause a bigger problem. Plus since I am not a mechanic (Just a jack of all trades, master of none.) and no one to help me, I will need the help of all to keep me on track with this project.
I will be starting off with an oil change, but to do a proper oil change I believe I need to drop the oil pan and clean it out as needed. (Ha-Ha as needed, after over 15 years on setting.)
So look for videos on youtube.com (1947 Packard Part 1) and I am also looking into a web page to setup an easy link to the videos and pictures for this project.
Wes

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Isn't the Steering Wheel upside down?

Not in the best of shape, but it is original.
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Here's what my trunk looks like, the guy that had it before me added the carpet and red material on the back behind the tire.
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I was also was at a lost to keep the original or buy new for my 47. So I decided to keep the original and have them rebuilt. I went withhttp://www.whitepost.com/ , lifetime warranty. Got the units back looked as good as new and bolted right back on with no problems. They also changed out the old bleed screws and sent back the old bleed screws. Since I sent in all four plus Master cylinder they didn't charged S/H.
Wes

No, thank Leif Eriksson on youtube, I only provided the link to youtube.
And don't forget to watch all 8 parts.
Wes

I hope this helps. The two straps measure 7 5/8 inches long, including rapping part way around the pipe.
Wes

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